Specs
Spares Cut specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Spares Cut.
Blade and holder reference points
Spares Cut specs list the dimensions, fitment details and machine references needed for replacement cutting parts. Use it to match blades and related items properly, especially where similar parts can cause the wrong order.
Material grade, edge geometry and machine speed need to be read together before a replacement part is matched. Inland dust around Johannesburg workshops, coastal moisture near Durban, and power interruptions during a production day can all change wear patterns and fit checks. Spares Cut specs should record those conditions so the blade or holder ordered matches the way the cell is actually running.
Keep one marked photo of the installed part before removal, showing orientation and fixing points. That image, together with the listed machine reference, helps separate near-identical consumables that fit differently in the head. A short care note beside the cell also helps operators reinstall the part with the correct projection and fastener tension.
What the spec must capture
Each Spares Cut entry should identify the part by dimensions, mounting style and the machine or station where it runs. Include any handed detail, coating, material grade or pack quantity that affects ordering. Clear naming matters here because many replacement cutting parts look similar on the shelf but perform differently once fitted.
Before raising a replacement request, compare the listed dimensions with the worn sample and note any changes made on site. Check the machine tag, current holder arrangement and the last usable cut result before ordering. With your contact form message, give the blade dimensions of the removed part.
- Blade dimensions matched to fitment
- Installed orientation checked before removal
Workshop Conditions That Affect Fit
Johannesburg dust can build around guides and clamping faces, which makes edge condition look worse than the blade spec suggests. Durban and Cape Town moisture can leave light corrosion on stored spares if packaging is opened too early. Older production lines may also carry mixed holders from previous change-outs, so the machine reference must be checked against what is physically installed.
Load-shedding interruptions often mean extra starts and stops, and that can show up as uneven wear on cutting edges and drive points. Grit near the cell changes cleaning intervals and should be noted when a part fails sooner than expected. Where replacement stock is shared across multiple machines, label the confirmed spec at the point of use to prevent the wrong blade going back into service.
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Checks before sending part data
Record the failed part number if one is still visible, then measure the removed item with a reliable rule or calliper. Add photos of both faces, the cutting edge and the mounting holes so fitment can be verified. Note what material was being cut when the issue appeared, especially if the edge chipped, glazed or wore unevenly.
Record the final dimensions and machine reference while the removed part and replacement are still on hand for comparison. Add this sheet to the job file with the measured width, bore, mounting detail and any shim used, so procurement and maintenance can trace exactly what was fitted.
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